Abigail

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Biography, Summary & Biblical References

⭐Roles of Abigail in the bible

person in Bible, sister of David, mother of Amasa

👨‍👦 Father

Jesse

👩‍👧 Mother

Nitzevet

Siblings

David

Zeruiah

Abinadab

Shimea

Eliab

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Summary

Abigail was a woman in the Hebrew Bible, known for her wisdom and beauty. She was the wife of Nabal, a wealthy but surly man. When David, the future king of Israel, was fleeing from King Saul and was in need of provisions, Abigail convinced her husband to give David and his men food and supplies. After Nabal died, David married Abigail and she became one of his wives. In the Bible, she is described as a wise woman who used her wit and charm to prevent conflict and protect those in need.

Did you know?

How many times Abigail was mentioned in the bible?

Abigail appears 17 times in the bible.

Where is the story of Abigail begins in the Bible?

Abigail first mention in the bible is in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 25, verse 3. Read the full chapter

FAQ

Abigail was a woman in the Hebrew Bible, known for her wisdom and beauty. She was the wife of Nabal, a wealthy but surly man. When David, the future king of Israel, was fleeing from King Saul and was in need of provisions, Abigail convinced her husband to give David and his men food and supplies. After Nabal died, David married Abigail and she became one of his wives. In the Bible, she is described as a wise woman who used her wit and charm to prevent conflict and protect those in need.

Abigail was mentioned 17 times in the Bible.

first mention in the bible is in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 25, verse 3.

The mother of Abigail is Nitzevet.

The father of Abigail is .

David

Zeruiah

Abinadab

Shimea

Eliab